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Corrective action register (CAPA log)

A corrective action register, often called a CAPA log, tracks every problem found by an audit, inspection, incident or complaint until it is fixed. Each line records the root cause, the action, who owns it and by when, and a check by someone else that the fix worked, so the same problem doesn't come back.

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Corrective action register (CAPA log)

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  • One row per corrective action. Action owner: the person responsible for it.
  • Status: Open, In progress, Waiting for check or Closed.
  • Priority: Low, Medium, High or Critical.
  • In Wikidoc, whoever is in Action owner is reminded on their Home page before Due (7 days ahead).
IssueFound byPriorityRoot causeActionAction ownerDueStatusChecked by

How to use this template

  1. Step 1

    Add a line for every finding from an audit, inspection, incident or complaint that needs more than an on-the-spot fix.

  2. Step 2

    Find the root cause before choosing the action, and give each action an owner, a priority and a due date.

  3. Step 3

    When the action is done, have someone else check it worked before you close the line.

  4. Step 4

    Review open actions at each team or management meeting, and look for the same root cause showing up twice.

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Common questions

What is a CAPA log?

CAPA stands for corrective and preventive action. A CAPA log, or corrective action register, lists each problem found, why it happened, what's being done about it, who owns it and when it was checked and closed.

What's the difference between a correction and a corrective action?

A correction fixes the problem in front of you, such as cleaning up a spill. A corrective action removes its cause so it doesn't happen again, such as fixing the leaking pipe and adding it to the maintenance checklist.

Who should check that a corrective action worked?

Someone other than the person who did it, usually a manager or whoever found the problem. They look for evidence, such as a clean audit result or no repeat incidents, before the action is closed.

Does a CAPA log make my business compliant?

Not on its own. It shows you find and fix problems, which auditors and regulators look for, but what you must do depends on your industry and country. Check the standard or rules that apply to you.

Can I keep the CAPA log in Wikidoc?

Yes, on the Team plan. Get started opens a Corrective actions register with these fields and statuses. Each action's owner is reminded on their Home page 7 days before it's due.

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